Black Pepper Free Vegan Strawberry Sauce
Bright, jammy, and bursting with real fruit flavor, this strawberry sauce is the kind of thing you'll want to drizzle on absolutely everything. Fresh or frozen strawberries simmer down with maple syrup and a squeeze of lemon juice until they transform into a glossy, spoonable sauce that tastes like summer in a jar. Half the berries get gently crushed against the pan while the rest stay in soft, chunky pieces, giving you that perfect balance of smooth and textured in every bite. Optional lemon zest and vanilla extract round out the flavor beautifully if you want to take it up a notch. Many store-bought fruit sauces and toppings sneak in unexpected spices or preservatives, so making your own means you know exactly what's in it — and this one keeps things wonderfully clean and simple. It works just as well warm over pancakes or waffles as it does chilled on top of dairy-free ice cream or stirred into a morning yogurt bowl.
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6 servings
- 1 lb fresh or frozen strawberries, hulled and halved (quartered if large)
- 3 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest (optional)
- ¼ tsp vanilla extract (optional)
- 1 pinch salt
Instructions
- 1
Combine the strawberries, maple syrup, lemon juice, and salt in a medium saucepan over medium heat, stirring to coat the berries.
- 2
Cook, stirring occasionally, until the strawberries release their juices and begin to soften, about 5 minutes.
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